Recruiter

StaffSource; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

StaffSource is seeking a motivated Recruiter to join our team in Knoxville. You will manage the full recruitment cycle, sourcing, screening, interviewing, and placing candidates with clients, while delivering exceptional service.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, is organized and self-motivated, and excels at building relationships with both candidates and clients to ensure a positive hiring experience from first contact to placement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate's or bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience in recruiting, staffing, sales, customer service, or a related field preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and recruiting technologies.
• Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Source, recruit, and screen candidates for temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct-hire positions.
• Conduct phone, virtual, and in-person interviews to evaluate qualifications, skills, and experience.
• Develop and maintain a strong pipeline of active and passive candidates.
• Utilize job boards, social media, networking events, referrals, and other sourcing methods to identify top talent.
• Match qualified candidates with client job opportunities based on skills, experience, and cultural fit.
• Coordinate interviews between candidates and clients.
• Present qualified candidates to clients and provide detailed candidate profiles.
• Maintain regular communication with candidates throughout the hiring process.
• Conduct reference checks, employment verifications, and other pre-employment activities as needed.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with candidates and clients.
• Maintain accurate candidate records and activity in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable employment regulations.
• Meet or exceed recruiting, placement, and performance goals.
• Participate in recruiting events, job fairs, and community networking opportunities as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Time-management

Multitasking

Microsoft Office

Recruiting technologies

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

ATS (Applicant Tracking Systems)

CRM systems

Job description

StaffSource is seeking a motivated Recruiter to join our team. The Recruiter will be responsible for managing the full recruitment cycle, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and placing candidates with our clients. Success in this role requires strong relationship-building skills, a sense of urgency, and the ability to work in a goal-driven environment while providing exceptional service to both candidates and clients.

The ideal candidate is organized, self-motivated, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. This position plays a critical role in helping clients find top talent while ensuring candidates have a positive and professional experience throughout the hiring process.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Source, recruit, and screen candidates for temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct-hire positions.
• Conduct phone, virtual, and in-person interviews to evaluate qualifications, skills, and experience.
• Develop and maintain a strong pipeline of active and passive candidates.
• Utilize job boards, social media, networking events, referrals, and other sourcing methods to identify top talent.
• Match qualified candidates with client job opportunities based on skills, experience, and cultural fit.
• Coordinate interviews between candidates and clients.
• Present qualified candidates to clients and provide detailed candidate profiles.
• Maintain regular communication with candidates throughout the hiring process.
• Conduct reference checks, employment verifications, and other pre-employment activities as needed.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with candidates and clients.
• Maintain accurate candidate records and activity in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable employment regulations.
• Meet or exceed recruiting, placement, and performance goals.
• Participate in recruiting events, job fairs, and community networking opportunities as needed.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate's or bachelor's degree preferred.
• Previous experience in recruiting, staffing, sales, customer service, or a related field preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and recruiting technologies.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Staffing agency recruiting experience.
• Experience recruiting for administrative, clerical, industrial, skilled trades, manufacturing, healthcare, or professional positions.
• Experience using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and CRM systems.
• Bilingual abilities are a plus.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong interviewing and candidate assessment skills.
• Excellent relationship-building and networking abilities.
• Results-oriented with a strong sense of urgency.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through.
• Professionalism and confidentiality when handling candidate information.
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to delivering exceptional service.

Performance Expectations

• Meet established recruiting and placement goals.
• Maintain an active pipeline of qualified candidates.
• Fill client job openings in a timely manner.
• Deliver a positive experience for both candidates and clients.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records within company systems.
• Contribute to overall office and team success.

Why Join StaffSource?

At StaffSource, we are dedicated to connecting great people with great opportunities. We offer a supportive team environment, career growth opportunities, ongoing training, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the success of both our clients and candidates.